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Ir Prof. NI Yi-Qing receives the Chinese Academy of Engineering’s 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award

Ir Prof. NI Yi-Qing, Chair Professor of Smart Structures and Rail Transit at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Member of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), has recently been honoured with the 16th Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award. Established by the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award recognises Chinese engineers and scientists for their outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of engineering, technology and management.  Presented biennially, the award comprises two categories: the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award.  Following a rigorous process involving nomination, preliminary assessment, public announcement and final review, CAE academicians selected 40 awardees from a pool of 471 outstanding candidates, including one recipient of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Achievement Award and 39 recipients of the Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award.  The awardees span a wide range of disciplines, including mechanical engineering, information technology, chemical engineering, metallurgy, materials and energy.  Among them, three awardees are from Hong Kong. Prof. Ni has devoted more than 30 years to the research and application of structural health monitoring technologies.  He pioneered an integrated modular design approach for large-scale structural health monitoring systems and a life-cycle structural health monitoring paradigm.  These innovations have been widely applied in the design and implementation of health monitoring systems for major civil engineering structures. Online coverage: Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/4bdy5Hi; https://polyu.me/4vRzYBJ Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4vnsnd4 Lion Rock Daily - https://polyu.me/44ojtkF China News - https://polyu.me/3Tt14AL Sina - https://polyu.me/4pbUqLh     香港理工大學智能結構與軌道交通講座教授、可持續城市發展研究院成員倪一清教授、工程師，近日榮獲第十六屆光華工程科技獎。 光華工程科技獎是由中國工程院設立，旨在表彰在工程科技及管理領域取得卓越成就、作出重大貢獻的中國工程師和科學家。獎項每兩年評選一次，分為「光華工程科技成就獎」和「光華工程科技獎」兩個類別。本屆評選經過提名、初評、公示及終評等嚴格程序，最終由中國工程院各學部院士從471位優秀候選人中遴選出40位獲獎者，包括1位光華工程科技成就獎得主和39位光華工程科技獎得主。得獎者涵蓋機械、信息、化工、冶金、材料、能源等多個學科領域，當中三位來自香港。 倪教授深耕結構健康監測技術的研究與應用超過30年，其提出大型結構健康監測系統的集成模塊化設計方法及全壽命期結構健康監測範式，已廣泛應用於大型土木結構健康監測系統的設計與實踐。   網上報導： 文匯報 - https://polyu.me/4bdy5Hi；https://polyu.me/4vRzYBJ 大公報 - https://polyu.me/4vnsnd4 香港仔 - https://polyu.me/44ojtkF 中國新聞網 - https://polyu.me/3Tt14AL 新浪財經 - https://polyu.me/4pbUqLh  

PolyU research reveals snow droughts continue to threaten global food security and calls for climate-resilient agriculture practices to promote sustainable development

A research team led by Prof. WANG Shuo, Member of Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), and Associate Professor of Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, has utilised innovative explainable machine learning to uncover the persistent and significant negative impact of snow droughts on winter wheat yields, highlighting that global food security is facing unprecedented challenges.  This breakthrough study provides key scientific evidence for building climate-resilient agriculture, ensuring food security and promoting sustainable development.  The study was conducted in collaboration with scholars from The University of Hong Kong and the University of California, Irvine.  The findings have been published in the international journal Nature Food. Over the past 60 years, the frequency of snow droughts across the Northern Hemisphere’s winter wheat croplands has increased significantly.  The proportion of croplands affected by snow drought surged from 46–54% in 1960–1970 to 70–99% in 2010–2020, reflecting the fact that snow droughts have evolved from a localised risk into a widespread phenomenon. The research team developed the XGB-SHAP model framework to accurately identify the direct impact of snow drought on crop yields.  The framework combines Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) with Shapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) to effectively exclude interference from other climate factors such as high temperature and rainfall, enabling a quantitative analysis of the direct impact of snow drought on winter wheat yields.  This study also systematically analysed snow–crop–water interactions, providing a robust empirical basis for developing climate-resilient agricultural systems. Using the XGB-SHAP framework, the study found that approximately 45% of croplands in the Northern Hemisphere experienced significant adverse impacts from snow droughts, with Europe, Central Asia and the United States being the most severely affected regions.  Meanwhile, in East Asia, the yield benefits of longer growing seasons due to warmer winters are gradually diminishing and the regional hydrothermal balance is becoming increasingly unstable.  The study also identifies increased fertiliser use, intensified freezing stress and reduced precipitation as the three primary factors contributing to winter wheat’s increased sensitivity to snow drought.  While enhanced soil nutrient levels can promote crop growth, they also make crops more dependent on the water supply and thermal insulation provided by snow cover.  When snow drought occurs, these factors can amplify the risk of yield loss. Looking ahead, the research team recommends strengthening the climate resilience of agricultural systems by enhancing crop varieties, improving agricultural management and monitoring risks.  Alongside intensifying efforts to develop crop varieties with both cold and drought tolerance, agricultural management models have to shift from traditional, input-intensive production to more precise and sustainable nutrient management systems.  Furthermore, snow cover monitoring should be incorporated into agricultural risk assessment and early warning systems.  Identifying snow drought risks at an early stage and enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems will ensure that stable food production is maintained in the face of climate change, steering global agriculture towards a more sustainable future.   Press release: https://polyu.me/4nOZhRH Online coverage: The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/4dNTZ4t Mirage - https://polyu.me/42YLSx2 Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4e8weVZ Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3RKk4dd   由理大土地及空間研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院及可持續城市發展研究院成員兼土地測量及地理資訊學系副教授王碩教授帶領的研究團隊，利用創新的可解釋機器學習技術，揭示雪旱對冬小麥產量帶來顯著而持續的負面影響，反映全球糧食安全正面對前所未有的挑戰。這項突破性研究為建構氣候韌性農業、保障糧食安全及推動可持續發展，提供關鍵的科學依據。此研究與香港大學及美國加州大學爾灣分校學者合作進行，研究結果已刊登於國際權威期刊《Nature Food》。 過去60年間，北半球冬小麥種植區的雪旱發生頻率顯著上升。受雪旱影響的農地比例，已由1960至1970年間的46%至54%，大幅增至2010至2020年間的70%至99%，反映雪旱已由局部風險演變為廣泛性影響。 為準確識別雪旱對作物產量的直接影響，研究團隊開發了XGB-SHAP模型框架，結合極端梯度提升（XGBoost）與夏普利加性解釋（SHAP）方法，有效排除高溫、降雨等其他氣候因素的干擾，定量分析雪旱對冬小麥產量的直接影響。研究亦系統性分析積雪、作物生長與水分條件之間的交互關係，為推動氣候韌性農業系統建設提供堅實的實證基礎。 透過XGB-SHAP模型分析，研究發現北半球約45%的農地受到雪旱顯著衝擊，其中以歐洲、中亞及美國情況最為嚴重。至於東亞地區，過往因暖冬而延長作物生長期所帶來的增產效益正逐步消退，區域水熱平衡亦愈見不穩。研究進一步指出，施肥量增加、凍害加劇及降水減少，是提高冬小麥對雪旱敏感度的三大主因。雖然提升土壤養分有助促進作物生長，但同時亦會增加作物對水分供應及積雪保溫的依賴；一旦發生雪旱，減產風險反而會被進一步放大。 展望未來，研究團隊建議從作物品種改良、農業管理及風險監測三方面提升農業系統的氣候韌性。除了應加強培育兼具抗寒及抗旱能力的作物品種，農業管理模式亦需由傳統投入密集型生產，逐步轉向更精準且可持續的養分管理系統，而積雪監測亦應納入農業風險評估與預警系統。透過及早識別雪旱風險並提升農業系統適應能力，將有助在氣候變化下維持糧食生產穩定，推動全球農業邁向更可持續的未來。   新聞稿：https://polyu.me/4u1BBv3 網上報導： The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/4dNTZ4t Mirage - https://polyu.me/42YLSx2 大公報 - https://polyu.me/4e8weVZ 文匯報 - https://polyu.me/3RKk4dd  

PolyU research reveals hidden health risks from urban airborne microbes

Public concern about air pollution has traditionally focused on chemical pollutants in fine particulate matter (PM2.5), such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions.  However, recent research from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) shows that microbial components in the air — including bacteria, fungi, viruses and cellular debris — may also pose significant but overlooked health risks. The study was led by Prof. Nathanael Jin Ling, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Department of Health Technology and Informatics.  The research team carried out a systematic analysis of the microbial components of PM2.5 and found that bacteria make up the largest share.  In particular, they identified endotoxin, a structural component of bacterial cell walls, as a major concern.  Although endotoxin represents less than 0.0001% of the total mass of PM2.5, it can account for up to 17% of the inflammatory response in the human respiratory system.  In other words, among all currently known PM2.5 components, endotoxin exhibits the highest toxicity and health impact relative to its mass. The findings suggest that reducing the overall mass of PM2.5 alone may not be enough to lower the health risks of air pollution. Instead, more effective protection may depend on identifying and controlling trace components with very high toxicity, even when present at extremely low concentrations.  The study was published in Environmental Science & Technology under the title “Disproportionately Higher Contribution of Endotoxin to PM2.5 Bioactivity than Its Mass Share Highlights the Need to Identify Low-Concentration, High-Potency Components”. In a separate study, Prof. Jin’s team collaborated with researchers from overseas universities to investigate airborne Candida in urban air and assess its potential transmission routes and community infection risks.  Candida species are classified by the World Health Organization as priority pathogens.  The researchers detected multidrug-resistant Candida parapsilosis in urban air and found close genetic links between these airborne strains and clinical strains from infected patients.  This suggests that people may unknowingly be exposed to drug-resistant fungi through everyday breathing or skin contact, thereby increasing the potential risk of community infection. The study also showed that Candida species are seasonally common in urban air and widely distributed across various built environments, including wastewater treatment plants, healthcare settings and residential ventilation systems.  Among the species studied, Candida parapsilosis showed particularly strong environmental resilience and drug resistance, making it a notable fungal threat in urban air.  This study was published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters under the title “Public Health Implications of Airborne Candida: Viability, Drug Resistance, and Genetic Links to Clinical Strains”. Prof. Jin is a member of several research units under PAIR, including the Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood), the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC). Read the full studies: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c07255 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.5c00795 Press release: https://polyu.me/48CazTc Online coverage: Mirage - https://polyu.me/3QKCiuI The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/4cJzdnm Bastille Post - https://polyu.me/42EmA6X EurekAlert - https://polyu.me/3OLPTBx   公眾過往對空氣污染的關注，主要集中於細懸浮粒子（PM2.5）中的化學污染物，例如車輛廢氣及工業排放。然而，香港理工大學（理大）最新研究顯示，空氣中的微生物物質，包括細菌、真菌、病毒及細胞碎片等，亦可能對人類健康構成長期被忽視、卻不容小覷的風險。 該研究由理大土木及環境工程學系以及醫療科技及資訊學系助理教授金靈領導。研究團隊對 PM2.5 中的微生物成分進行了系統性分析，發現細菌佔其中最大比例，當中尤以「內毒素」最值得關注。內毒素是細菌細胞壁的結構成分，雖然其質量只佔 PM2.5 總質量的不到 0.0001%，卻可引發高達 17% 的人體呼吸系統發炎反應。換言之，內毒素在目前所有已知 PM2.5 成分中，其毒性及對健康影響最高。 研究結果顯示，單純降低 PM2.5 的總質量，未必足以減低空氣污染帶來的健康風險。相反，更關鍵的是識別並控制那些濃度極低、但毒性極高的微量成分。相關研究已發表於《Environmental Science & Technology》，題目為「Disproportionately Higher Contribution of Endotoxin to PM2.5 Bioactivity than Its Mass Share Highlights the Need to Identify Low-Concentration, High-Potency Components」。 在另一項研究中，金教授的團隊與外地大學研究員合作，聚焦於城市空氣中的念珠菌，探討其潛在的傳播途徑及社區感染風險。念珠菌被世界衛生組織列為重點關注的病原體。研究人員在城市空氣中，檢測到具多重耐藥性的「近平滑念珠菌」（Candida parapsilosis），並發現這些空氣中的菌株與受感染病人身上的菌株，基因排列存在高度相似性。這顯示人們在日常呼吸或皮膚接觸過程中，可能無意間暴露於耐藥真菌之下，從而增加社區感染的潛在風險。 研究亦指出，念珠菌物種在城市空氣中具有季節性及普遍存在的特徵，並廣泛分布於多種人造環境之中，包括污水處理廠、醫療場所及住宅通風系統。在所研究的物種中，近平滑念珠菌表現出特別強的環境適應力和耐藥性，使其成為城市空氣中一項值得高度關注的真菌威脅。該研究以「Public Health Implications of Airborne Candida: Viability, Drug Resistance, and Genetic Links to Clinical Strains」為題，發表於《Environmental Science & Technology Letters》。 金教授為理大高等研究院轄下多個研究單位的成員，包括未來食品研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及精神健康研究中心。 閱讀研究全文： https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c07255 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.estlett.5c00795 新聞稿：https://polyu.me/4tKokYg 網上報導： Mirage - https://polyu.me/3QKCiuI The National Tribune - https://polyu.me/4cJzdnm 巴士的報 - https://polyu.me/42EmA6X EurekAlert - https://polyu.me/3OLPTBx Head Topics - https://polyu.me/49nP8Wb  

Prof. Raymond WONG elected Fellow of Chinese Chemical Society

Congratulations to Prof. Raymond WONG Wai-yeung, Dean of Faculty of Science, Clarea Au Professor in Energy and Chair Professor of Chemical Technology, on his election as a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society (FCCS).  He is the only Fellow from a Hong Kong institution to have been elected this year, among a total of 50 Fellows. Established in 2019, the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) Fellowship is the highest level of membership conferred by the Society.  It recognises senior members who have made significant contributions to chemistry and related fields, or outstanding contributions to the development of the Society, and encourages their continued efforts in advancing science and technology, while also promoting the development of China’s chemical industry.  To date, 346 scholars have been elected as FCCS fellows. Prof. Wong is a distinguished scholar in the field of advanced materials and energy science. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of molecular functional materials and one‑ and two‑dimensional metallopolymers with photofunctional properties and energy applications.  His team is committed to transforming cutting-edge chemistry research into meaningful solutions for sustainable energy. Prof. Wong is currently Associate Director of the Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Member of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), the Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports).     熱烈恭賀理學院院長、歐雪明能源教授、化學科技講座教授黃維揚教授，當選為中國化學會會士。他是今年當選的 50 位會士中，唯一來自香港院校的會士。 中國化學會會士始於2019年，屬該會授予的最高會員資格，旨在表彰在化學及相關領域作出重大貢獻，或對該會發展作出突出貢獻的高級會員，並鼓勵他們持續推動科學與技術進步，促進中國化學工業的發展。迄今，共有346位學者獲選為中國化學會會士。 黃教授是先進材料及能源科學領域的傑出學者。他的研究重點包括設計及合成具有光功能特性和能源應用的分子功能材料和一維及二維金屬聚合物。其團隊致力於將前沿化學研究轉化為可持續能源的創新解決方案。 黃教授現為潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院副院長、可持續城市發展研究院、智能可穿戴系統研究院及體育科技研究院成員。

Three PAIR members receive PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award 2026

Congratulations to the following three rising stars at PAIR for winning the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) 2026! YIRA aims to honour young PolyU researchers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated originality, contributed to technological advancement, and propelled transformational innovation into solutions to addressing global challenges through their research. Each awardee will receive a research funding support of HK$500,000 and a personal cash prize of HK$20,000 to encourage their continued pursuit of innovative and impactful research. Awardee Affiliated PAIR Research Unit Research Focus Prof. Jingjie GE Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Member of Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (RIAM), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE) and Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE) Designing Low-cost, High-efficient Anodic Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production Prof. Tao LIU Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and RCRE Net-Zero Wastewater Management through Circular Resource Utilisation Prof. Lidong YANG Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Member of RIAM, Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE) Trustworthy AI-assisted Magnetic Microcatheter (AI-M2) System: An Enabling Paradigm for Intelligent Superselective Endoluminal Interventions      熱烈恭賀以下三位理大高等研究院新晉之星榮獲理大2026 年度「青年創新研究者獎」！ 此獎項為35 歲以下的理大研究人員而設，旨在表彰其研究展現出原創性，推動科技進步，及為應對全球挑戰提供變革性創新解決方案。每位得獎者將獲發50萬港元的研究經費資助和2萬港元的個人現金獎勵，以鼓勵他們繼續發展創新且具影響力的研究。 得獎者 高等研究院轄下單位 重點研究領域 葛婧捷教授 應用生物及化學科技學系助理教授 先進製造研究院﹑潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員 用於電催化製氫之低成本、高效率陽極催化劑設計 劉濤教授 土木及環境工程學系助理教授 可持續城市發展研究院及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員 透過循環資源利用實現淨零廢水管理 楊立冬教授 工業及系統工程學系助理教授 先進製造研究院﹑體育科技研究院及深空探測研究中心成員 可信賴的 AI 輔助磁性微導管（AI-M2）系統：實現智慧型超選擇性腔內介入治療的關鍵範式

PolyU secures funding for four cutting-edge projects in Third Round of RAISe+ Scheme

PolyU has earned funding support for four high-impact research projects in the third round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme, administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.  Spanning areas from advanced manufacturing to artificial intelligence (AI), these projects demonstrate significant potential for industry impact—a testament to the University’s research excellence and translation.  All the funded projects are led by PAIR members. Details of the projects: Project Title and Description Project Leader Forging with Clarity: Intelligent In-Situ Laser Melt Pool Monitoring Technology IntraSpect™ is redefining precision manufacturing with its 3rd-generation intelligent in-situ melt pool control technology. By integrating advanced high-frequency optical tomography with a multi-modal AI engine, the team has developed an “industrial eye” capable of penetrating metal vapour to deliver micron-level 3D real-time monitoring and closed-loop control, effectively eliminating hidden defects such as porosity. This solution matches the performance of top-tier international competitors at half the cost, offering a rapid ROI of less than one year. Closely aligned with the “15th Five-Year Plan” and “China Intelligent Manufacturing 2030”, IntraSpect™ empowers the EV battery and electronics sectors to transition from passive defect detection to proactive quality prevention. Prof. H.C. MAN Founding Director and Member of Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (RIAM), Member of Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports), Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Cheng Yick-chi Chair Professor in Manufacturing Engineering and Chair Professor of Materials Engineering WiseLaw: Next Generation Agentic AI for Legal Services WiseLaw Digital Technology Co., Ltd is Hong Kong’s first technology enterprise specialising in AI applications for cross-border legal and compliance services. Incubated by PolyU, WiseLaw brings together PolyU alumni and technical experts from leading internet companies in Chinese Mainland. WiseLaw deeply integrates AI with professional legal and compliance expertise, driving the intelligent transformation of legal services and corporate compliance management. As WiseLaw’s core product, “Lawrence” is an AI Digital Employee designed to empower corporations, financial institutions and law firms. Distinct from conventional software tools, Lawrence is built to “work like an employee”. It provides continuous support across cross-border business scenarios, including legal research, compliance review, contract analysis, risk identification, knowledge management and workflow coordination. Leveraging world-leading LLM capabilities and professional knowledge, further enhanced by WiseLaw’s proprietary Harness Engineering and Agentic Memory solutions, Lawrence enables users to improve operational efficiency, reduce compliance costs and mitigate legal risks. It provides enterprises with a more sophisticated and efficient framework for navigating global expansion and international operations. Prof. LU Haitian Management Committee Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Research Centre for Environmental, Social, and Governance Advancement (RCESGA), Member of Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), and Hong Kong Sustaintech Foundation Professor in School of Accounting and Finance ShieldTrade: Multi-layer Defense System for Secure Web3 Transactions The project aims to develop ShieldTrade, a next-generation Web3 security system that prevents users from transacting with blacklisted or sanctioned addresses, malicious or deceptive smart contracts, and phishing or fraudulent applications that attempt to obtain unauthorised token approvals or asset transfers. ShieldTrade provides end-to-end security protection for Web3 users by detecting risky transactions before execution and blocking malicious activities in real time. It analyses wallet interactions, smart-contract behaviours and transaction patterns to identify blacklisted or sanctioned addresses, malicious or deceptive contracts, and phishing or fraudulent “dApps” designed to steal assets or token approvals. Through advanced binary analysis, fuzzing and symbolic execution, ShieldTrade delivers proactive defence against emerging Web3 threats and ensures safer participation in decentralised ecosystems. Prof. Allen AU Man-Ho Member of Research Institute for Quantum Technology (RIQT), Associate Head (Research and Development) and Professor of the Department of Computing New Generation of Miniature Quantum Chip with Embedded System for Cybersecurity In today’s information-driven era, safeguarding data has become an exceptionally critical concern. Traditional encryption methods may prove highly vulnerable in the face of potential quantum computing attacks in the near future, underscoring the need to develop new technological solutions with high security standards. The project aims to develop a new generation of miniature quantum chips with embedded systems that enable secure communication by integrating optical quantum components with classical electronics (ARM and FPGA) on a single chip, often using CMOS fabrication to reduce size and cost. These chip-scale devices support high-speed communication, while allowing easy integration into IoT devices, handheld devices, fibre-optic networks, data centres and other applications. Prof. LIU Ai-Qun Director of RIQT, Chair Professor of Quantum Engineering and Science of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Hong Kong Global STEM Scholar     香港理工大學（理大）於香港特別行政區政府創新科技署的第三輪「產學研1+計劃」中，共有四個具影響力的研究項目獲資助。這些項目具備帶領行業發展的深厚潛力，涵蓋先進製造、人工智能等多個領域，充分印證理大具備卓越科研及研究成果轉化的實力。所有獲資助項目均由理大高等研究院成員領導。 有關研究項目詳情如下： 項目名稱及簡介 項目領導 灼見精工：智慧原位熔池精控科技 IntraSpect™（英特珀激光科技）憑藉第三代智慧原位熔池精控技術，重新定義高端精密製造的質量標準。團隊採用領先的高頻光學斷層掃描結合多模態 AI 引擎，打造能穿透金屬蒸汽的「工業透視眼」，實現微米級熔池內部 3D 實時監測與閉環控制，徹底解決氣孔及虛焊等隱蔽缺陷。 產品性能對標國際頂尖品牌，成本僅需一半，回本期短於一年。為緊貼「十五五」規劃與「中國智造 2030」戰略，項目致力賦能新能源電池及 3C 電子等高增值產業，助力企業實現從「攔截缺陷」到「主動預防」的品質革命。 文効忠教授 先進製造研究院創始院長及成員、體育科技研究院成員、工程學院院長、鄭翼之製造工程學講座教授及材料工程講座教授   智法數科：新一代法律服務智能體系統 WiseLaw 智法數科是香港首家專注於跨境法律及合規 AI 應用的科創企業，由理大孵化，匯聚香港理工大學優秀校友及內地頭部互聯網企業技術專家，致力於將AI技術與法律、合規專業知識深度融合，推動法律服務與企業合規管理智能化升級。 作為WiseLaw 旗下核心産品 ，「Lawrence」是面向企業、金融機構及律師事務所打造的法律合規 AI 數字員工。不同於傳統軟件工具，Lawrence 更強調「像員工一樣工作」，圍繞跨境業務場景持續提供法律檢索、合規審查、合同分析、風險識別、知識管理及流程協同等服務。 依托全球領先的大模型能力、多法域專業知識庫及法律專家的經驗、WiseLaw獨有的Harness工程技術和Agentic Memory解決方案，Lawrence 能夠有效幫助客戶提升工作效率、降低合規成本、規避法律風險，爲企業出海和國際化經營提供更智能、更高效的支持。 陸海天教授 ，潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院及環境, ，社會, 和治理促進研究中心管理委員會成員、可持續城市發展研究院成員、香港可持續技術基金會教授   ShieldTrade：安全 Web3 交易的多層防護系統 項目旨在開發新一代 Web3 安全防護系統ShieldTrade，其致力於保護使用者免受黑名單或受制裁地址、惡意智能合約，以及企圖獲取未經授權代幣授權或資產轉移之釣魚應用程式的侵害。 ShieldTrade 為 Web3 用戶提供端對端的安全保障，能於交易執行前偵測高風險操作，並即時阻截惡意行為。系統會深入分析錢包互動、智能合約行為及交易模式，藉此識別黑名單或受制裁地址、惡意或具欺騙性的合約，以及旨在竊取資產或代幣授權的釣魚或詐騙類「去中心化應用程式」。透過先進的二進制分析、模糊測試與符號執行技術，ShieldTrade 針對新興的 Web3 威脅提供主動式防禦，確保用戶能更安全地參與去中心化生態系。 區文浩教授 、量子技術研究院成員,電子計算學系副系主任（研究及發展）及教授   新一代嵌入式微型量子芯片及網絡安全應用 在數位化與智能化快速發展的今天，數據及通信安全已成為社會運行和產業發展的核心需求。隨着量子計算技術不斷發展，傳統密碼體系在未來面臨安全考驗，因此亟需發展更高安全等級的新型技術方案。 本項目致力於研發新一代嵌入式微型量子芯片及網路安全應用，通過將量子物理與微電子技術深度融合，將光量子器件與經典電子系統（如 ARM、FPGA）集成於同一芯片之上。基於 CMOS 製造工藝，該技術有望實現芯片的小型化、低成本和高集成度。該量子安全芯片不僅可支援高速安全通信，還能夠進一步嵌入物聯網終端、手持設備、光纖通信網路及數據中心等應用場景，為未來訊息安全提供新一代核心技術。 劉愛群教授 量子技術研究院院長、電機及電子工程學系量子工程與科學講座教授、香港全球傑出創科學人    

PolyU supports seven innovative research projects to advance campus-wide sustainability

To proactively address pressing global challenges such as climate change, PolyU launched the Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme in 2022 to support PolyU researchers in developing impactful technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and translating carbon neutrality research outcomes into practical applications on the PolyU campus, thereby advancing PolyU’s carbon neutrality goals. Under the Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme 2025/26, seven research projects have been awarded over HK$12.5 million in total. All funded projects are led by PAIR researchers. Funding proposals are assessed based on three core criteria, including the potential to reduce carbon emissions, effectiveness in addressing societal concerns, and ability to generate tangible University R&D outcomes. Each funded project may receive up to HK$2 million, inclusive of matching funds provided by the respective Faculty, School or Department, and may run for a maximum of two years. Carbon Neutrality Funding Scheme 2025/26 List of Awardees: Principal Investigator Project Title Awarded Amount (HK$) Prof. JIANG Liming Member of Research Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (RIAM) and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD), Associate Head (Partnership) and Associate Professor of Department of Building Environment and Energy Building Bring Low-carbon Timber-integrated Design to PolyU Campus Powered by Architecture-driven Timber-3DCPSteel Composite Construction 1,900,000 Prof. Jerry YAN Jinyue Associate Director and Management Committee Member of Research Centre for Environmental, Social, and Governance Advancement (RCESGA), Management Committee Member of RISUD, Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Chair Professor of Department of Building Environment and Energy Building Accelerating PolyU Campus Carbon Neutrality through Digital Carbon Inventory and Pilot Market 1,880,000 Prof. WANG Yuhong Management Committee Member of RISUD, Member of Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS), RISE and Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Development of a Lightweight Roof-top Cool Canopy Based on Climbing Plants for Effective Building Cooling, Energy Saving, and GHG Reduction 1,458,100 Prof. Charles WONG Man Sing Associate Director of RISUD, Management Committee Member of RILS, Member of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) and Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT), Associate Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment and Professor of Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics From Data to Credits: Smart Monitoring and Economic Optimization for Carbon Neutrality at PolyU 1,912,000 Prof. XU Zhenglong Management Committee Member of Research Centre for Deep Space Explorations (RCDSE), Member of RIAM, Photonic Research Institute (PRI) and RISE, Associate Professor of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Intelligent Zero-Carbon Mobile Charging Station Enabled by Upcycling Spent Alkaline Batteries into Solar-Rechargeable Aqueous Zn-ion Batteries 1,592,000 Prof. LAU Shu Ping Associate Director of PRI, Management Committee Member of RISE, Member of RIAM, RCDSE, RCRE, Chair Professor of Nanomaterials of Department of Applied Physics On-Site CO2 Capture and Closed-Loop Carbonation for Sustainable Sparkling Beverages 1,900,000 Prof. FEI Bin Management Committee Member of RCRE, Member of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR), PRI, Research Centre of Textiles for Future Fashion (RCTFF), Professor of School of Fashion and Textiles Smart-Coat PolyU: Retrofitting Campus Envelopes with Cooling Aerogel Skins for Year-Round Decarbonization 1,876,000     為積極應對包括氣候變化在內的全球挑戰，理大於2022年推出「碳中和科研基金」，支持校內科研人員開發具影響力的氣候緩解與適應技術，並將碳中和研究成果在校園落地應用，從而支持推動理大實踐碳中和承諾。在「2025/26年度碳中和科研基金」下，7項研究項目合共獲批逾1,250萬港元資助，所有項目均由理大高等研究院學者領導進行。 項目評選以三大標準為核心，包括技術的減碳潛力、回應社會需求的實際效益，以及對推動大學科研成果的具體成效。每項獲資助項目最高可獲200萬港元資助，包括由學院、學系或部門提供的配對資金，為期最多2年。 2025/26年度碳中和科研基金獲資助項目︰ 首席研究員 項目名稱（只有英文） 資助金額 （港元） 江黎明教授 先進製造研究院及可持續城市發展研究院成員、建築環境及能源工程學系副系主任及副教授 Bring Low-carbon Timber-integrated Design to PolyU Campus Powered by Architecture-driven Timber-3DCPSteel Composite Construction 1,900,000 嚴晉躍教授 環境，社會，和治理促進研究中心副主任兼管理委員會成員、可持續城市發展研究院管理委員會成員、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院成員、建築環境及能源工程學系能源與建築講座教授 Accelerating PolyU Campus Carbon Neutrality through Digital Carbon Inventory and Pilot Market 1,880,000 王予紅教授 可持續城市發展研究院管理委員會成員、土地及空間研究院、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員、土木及環境工程學系教授 Development of a Lightweight Roof-top Cool Canopy Based on Climbing Plants for Effective Building Cooling, Energy Saving, and GHG Reduction 1,458,100 黃文聲教授 可持續城市發展研究院副院長、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧城市研究院及旅遊業數字化轉型研究中心成員、建設及環境學院副院長及土地測量及地理資訊學系教授 From Data to Credits: Smart Monitoring and Economic Optimization for Carbon Neutrality at PolyU 1,912,000 徐正龍教授 深空探測研究中心管理委員會成員、先進製造研究院、光子技術研究院及潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院成員、工業及系統工程學系副教授 Intelligent Zero-Carbon Mobile Charging Station Enabled by Upcycling Spent Alkaline Batteries into Solar-Rechargeable Aqueous Zn-ion Batteries 1,592,000 劉樹平教授 光子技術研究院副院長、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院管理委員會成員、先進製造研究院、深空探測研究中心及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員、應用物理學系納米材料講座教授 On-Site CO2 Capture and Closed-Loop Carbonation for Sustainable Sparkling Beverages 1,900,000 費賓教授 碳中和資源工程研究中心管理委員會成員、智能可穿戴系統研究院、光子技術研究院及未來服裝紡織科技研究中心成員、時裝及紡織學院教授 Smart-Coat PolyU: Retrofitting Campus Envelopes with Cooling Aerogel Skins for Year-Round Decarbonization 1,876,000      

PolyU pioneers multi-tiered AI model for more cost-effective and intelligent sewer system management

As climate change intensifies rainfall and flooding, the need for smarter, more resilient sewer system management is increasingly urgent.  A research team led by Prof. Tarek ZAYED, Member of Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Things (RIAIoT), Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) and Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), Professor of Department of Building and Real Estate, has developed a multi-tiered model integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enable more cost-effective and intelligent sewer system management.  The model supports a wide range of functions, from predicting exfiltration severity and identifying leakage-prone areas to monitoring and forecasting overflow incidents in high-risk locations.   This smart management model uses deep learning algorithms to analyse condition of sewer pipelines with a high degree of accuracy.  By applying these algorithms, ageing and defective sections can be identified more effectively, helping to prioritise locations for CCTV inspections.   A core component of the system is the team’s pioneering Exfiltration Severity Index (ESI), which quantifies and models pipe-level exfiltration severity, enabling sewer line managers to identify segments that prone to leakage in advance.  Prof. Zayed explained that sewer exfiltration occurs when sewage escapes from a defective sewer system into the surrounding environment, which can contaminate soil or groundwater with pollutants such as pathogens and toxic compounds, posing risks to both ecosystems and public health.   The AI model incorporates a range of parameters, including pipe characteristics, climatic conditions and environmental impacts, to predict the likelihood and severity of exfiltration.  This provides valuable insights for prioritising the most urgent maintenance work.  The team’s research showed that the system achieved an 85% accuracy rate in severity assessment, significantly reducing the risk of groundwater contamination.  In addition, through optimised maintenance scheduling, the predictive model improved operational efficiency by 50% to 60% and reduced emergency repairs by 30% to 40%.  The team’s findings have been published in the journal Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, under the title “Proactive Exfiltration Severity Management in Sewer Networks: A Hyperparameter Optimization for Two-tiered Machine Learning Prediction”.   In addition to leakage, blockage is another major cause of sewer system failures and, in more severe cases, flooding.  To address this issue, Prof. Zayed’s team has applied IoT-based technologies to simulate the performance of sewer networks and overflow events under different blockage scenarios.   In collaboration with the Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the team installed water-level sensors across drainage networks in Kowloon, collecting real-world data and applying a range of data mining techniques for case study simulations, as well as for model calibration and validation. The IoT-based monitoring system delivered impressive results: sewer segments identified as having blockage issues showed an 85% improvement in overall performance following targeted cleaning.   The related study, “Performance Assessment of Sewer Networks under Different Blockage Situations Using Internet-of-things-based Technologies”, has been published in the journal Sustainability.  The research was supported by the Research Grants Council’s General Research Fund and the Environment and Conservation Fund.   Press release: https://polyu.me/4tHS0VL       Online coverage: Mirage - https://polyu.me/41nOG64 Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3OrIxmm Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3OjGn8a; https://polyu.me/41WeB4V Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/4vivqER       隨着氣候變化加劇，極端降雨及水浸風險愈趨頻繁，發展智能且具韌性的排污系統管理尤為迫切。由香港理工大學建築及房地產學系教授、人工智能物聯網研究院、可持續城市發展研究院及碳中和資源工程研究中心成員 Tarek ZAYED 教授領導的研究團隊，成功研發一套結合人工智能（AI）與物聯網（IoT）的多層級模型，為排污系統管理帶來更具成本效益、更智能化的解決方案。該模型具備多項功能，能預測滲漏嚴重程度、識別高滲漏風險區域，以及監測和預測高風險地點的溢流事故。   這套智能管理模型採用深度學習算法，能精準分析污水管道狀況，從而助更有效識別老化及損壞的管道，完善進行閉路電視檢測的優先排序。   系統的核心創新之一，是研究團隊首創的「泄漏嚴重程度指數」。該指數可量化管道層級的泄漏嚴重程度，並建立相關模型，讓排水系統管理人員及早識別容易出現泄漏的管段。Zayed 教授指出，排污系統泄漏是指污水從受損或有缺陷的排污系統溢出並滲漏至周邊環境，可能導致土壤或地下水受到病原體、有毒化合物等污染物影響，對生態系統及公眾健康構成威脅。   該人工智能模型綜合考慮多項參數，包括管道特性、氣候條件及環境影響，以預測泄漏發生的可能性及其嚴重程度，從而為維修工作的優次安排提供重要依據。研究結果顯示，該系統在泄漏嚴重程度評估方面的準確率達 85%，可顯著降低地下水污染風險。此外，該預測模型可用於優化保養日程，將營運效率提升 50% 至 60%，並減少 30% 至 40% 的緊急維修工作。相關研究成果已刊載於期刊《隧道與地下空間技術》(Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology)，論文題為「渠道網絡泄漏嚴重程度主動管理：基於超參數優化的兩級機器學習預測」。   除泄漏問題外，堵塞亦是導致排污系統失效的主要原因之一，嚴重時更可能引發水浸。為應對此問題，Zayed 教授團隊進一步應用物聯網技術，模擬排污網絡在不同堵塞情景下的運作表現及溢流情況。 團隊與香港特別行政區政府渠務署合作，在九龍區排水網絡安裝水位感測器，收集真實環境數據，並運用多種數據探勘技術進行案例模擬、模型校準與驗證。這套物聯網監測系統取得顯著成效：曾出現堵塞問題的排污管段經針對性清理後，其整體運作表現提升達 85%。   相關研究論文「利用物聯網技術評估不同堵塞情況下的渠道網絡效能」已發表於《可持續性》（Sustainability）期刊。此研究獲研究資助局的「優配研究金」及環境及自然保育基金的資助。   新聞稿：https://polyu.me/4sWwrkd   網上報導： Mirage - https://polyu.me/41nOG64 大公報 - https://polyu.me/3OrIxmm 文匯報 - https://polyu.me/3OjGn8a；https://polyu.me/41WeB4V 紫荊雜誌社 - https://polyu.me/4vivqER

PolyU announces “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year”, showcasing impactful research driving Hong Kong’s high-quality development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to spearheading world-leading research and innovation for societal benefits. To recognise outstanding achievements with far-reaching impact locally and globally, PolyU has launched the inaugural “PolyU Top 10 Research & Innovation Stories of the Year” selection and voting campaign. From 20 remarkable research and technology translation stories announced in 2025, more than 7,700 members of the public and the PolyU community cast their votes. Combined with the scores of a professional judging panel, ten stories were selected as the final awardees. Among them, one is led by RISUD member: Principal Investigator Research Topic Research Focus Prof. LI Gang Sir Sze-yuen Chung Professor in Renewable Energy, Chair Professor of Energy Conversion Technology of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Associate Director of Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Research Institute for Smart Energy (RISE), Management Committee Member of Photonics Research Institute (PRI), Member of RI-IWEAR and Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development (RISUD) Prof. YANG Guang Assistant Professor of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Member of RIAM, PRI and RISE Driving the commercialisation of energy-efficient solar cell technology towards a 40% efficiency milestone Third-generation solar cell technology is advancing rapidly. The research team has reported a breakthrough in their review of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, addressing challenges in efficiency, stability and scalability. Their study aims to raise the energy conversion efficiency from the current maximum of about 34% to 40%. Press release: https://polyu.me/4s8plYJ   Online coverage (Chinese only): Headline Daily - https://polyu.me/414Ttcw Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/4dmCKbP Bauhinia - https://polyu.me/4m1vfcL Mirage - https://polyu.me/4tiNeh2   The Standard - https://polyu.me/47AIV8y (English) Sing Tao Daily - https://polyu.me/4c27PiE (subscription required) Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/4me6BWj People.cn - https://polyu.me/4v934Na NetEase - https://polyu.me/4srqNFT   香港理工大學（理大）一直致力引領科研與創新，為社會帶來裨益。為表彰對本地及全球具深遠影響的卓越科研成就，理大首辦「理大年度十大科研與創新故事」評選及投票活動，從2025年發布的20項傑出研究及技術轉化成果中，經逾7,700名公眾及理大社群踴躍投票，並結合專業評審團綜合評分，選出最終十強。當中有一個項目由可持續城市發展研究院成員領導： 首席研究員 研究主題 研究焦點 李剛教授 鍾士元爵士可再生能源教授、電機及電子工程學系能源轉換技術講座教授、潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院副院長、光子技術研究院管理委員會成員、智能可穿戴系統研究院及可持續城市發展研究院成員 楊光教授 電機及電子工程學系助理教授、先進製造研究院、光子技術研究院及潘樂陶慈善基金智慧能源研究院成員 研究推動太陽能電池技術商業化展望提高能量轉換效率達四成 第三代太陽能電池進展顯著，研究團隊在「鈣鈦礦/晶矽疊層」電池領域的評論中取得突破性進展，聚焦提升效率、增強穩定性與規模化製造等瓶頸，展望把這新型太陽能電池的能量轉換效率，由現時最高約34%提升至約40%。 新聞稿：https://polyu.me/3PUjoky   網上報導： 星島頭條 - https://polyu.me/414Ttcw 大公報 - https://polyu.me/4dmCKbP 紫荊 - https://polyu.me/4m1vfcL Mirage - https://polyu.me/4tiNeh2   英文虎報 - https://polyu.me/47AIV8y  星島日報 - https://polyu.me/4c27PiE (需要訂閱) 文匯報 - https://polyu.me/4me6BWj 人民網 - https://polyu.me/4v934Na 網易 - https://polyu.me/4srqNFT 

PolyU wins 37 awards at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, earning global recognition for frontier research excellence

This year’s award-winning breakthroughs demonstrate strong transformative potential and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. These ground-breaking innovations span diverse fields, including life sciences, healthcare, vision health, aerospace, artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainable energy, green applications, engineering, advanced materials and sustainable textiles. They are poised to create a tangible impact for society and build a smarter, healthier and more sustainable future. A total of 32 PolyU winning innovations received 37 accolades, including two Special Awards, six Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 14 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals, two Bronze Medals, one Special Prize and two Special Merit Awards. Among them, 26 were led by PAIR members. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) seized a total of 37 accolades at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), a widely recognised annual event dedicated exclusively to inventions. The remarkable achievement demonstrates the University’s research excellence and global influence in frontier technology development. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) seized a total of 37 accolades at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo), a widely recognised annual event dedicated exclusively to inventions. The remarkable achievement demonstrates the University’s research excellence and global influence in frontier technology development. A total of 32 PolyU winning innovations received 37 accolades, including two Special Awards, six Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 14 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals, two Bronze Medals, one Special Prize and two Special Merit Awards. Among them, 26 were led by PAIR members. This year’s award-winning breakthroughs demonstrate strong transformative potential and address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. These ground-breaking innovations span diverse fields, including life sciences, healthcare, vision health, aerospace, artificial intelligence, robotics, sustainable energy, green applications, engineering, advanced materials and sustainable textiles. They are poised to create a tangible impact for society and build a smarter, healthier and more sustainable future. Projects led by PAIR members: Project Principal Investigator(s) Affiliation with PAIR Prize of the Korea Invention Promotion Association and Gold Medal PD-001R: A First-in-Class Candidate for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases Prof. Simon LEE Ming-yuen Cally Kwong Mei Wan Professor in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine Innovation; Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Food Science and Nutrition Management Committee Member of RCMI; Member of RiFood, RISA and MHRC Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation and Gold Medal Revolutionising Power Generator Inspection: The Baffle-compatible Autonomous Robot Prof. TAM Hwa Yaw Chair Professor of Photonics, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Associate Director of PRI Special Prize of “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania and Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury Viromids: A Redosable, Low-Cost Gene-Delivery Platform for Ocular Therapy Prof. HUANG Chien-ling Associate Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics Management Committee Member of RiFood Special Merit Award from CORNELIUGROUP Association and Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury oka³y! Personalised Freeform Orthokeratology Contact Lens with AI-guided Astigmatic Asymmetric Design Prof. KEE Chea-su K.B. Woo Family Professor in Optometry; Head and Professor, School of Optometry Associate Director of RCSV; Member of RIAIoT Special Merit Award from “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania and Gold Medal Proactive Early Warning System for Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades and Towers Prof. YU Changyuan Chair Professor of Photonic Information System, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Management Committee Member of PRI; Member of RI-IWEAR, RISports and RCDSE Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury Stairio: Automated Staircase Safety Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Robot with Handrail-affixed Locomotion System Prof. HSU Li-ta Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering; Limin Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation Member of RIAM, RIAIoT, RILS, SCRI and RISUD Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury AI-driven Third-generation Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Design Dr ZHOU Xin Yu Research Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Member of RIAIoT and PRI Gold Medal LEO C-NAV: A Spaceborne Payload for Low-Earth Orbit Communication and Navigation Services Prof. WEN Chih-yung Chair Professor of Aeronautical Engineering, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering Associate DirectorandManagement Committee Member of RISports; Management Committee Member of SCRI; Member of RiFood, RISUD and RCDSE Magnetophages: A New Class of Programmable Viral Nanocontainers with Active Control Prof. CHUA Song Lin Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology Management Committee Member of RCDSE; Member of RiFood OmniCare: A Magic PGLADMA Platform for Advanced Wound Management Prof. ZHAO Xin Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology; Limin Young Scholar in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Member of RiFood and RI-IWEAR Dragonfly Vision: A Mini Camera for Instant 180° Imaging Prof. ZHANG Xuming Associate Head and Professor, Department of Applied Physics Associate Director and Management Committee Member of RIQT; Management Committee Member of PRI; Member of RIAM and RCRE A Mechanical Cleaning Method for Semiconductors and Electronics Using Ice Prof ZHAO Jiong Professor, Department of Applied Physics Member of RIAM Green Energy-driven Electrochemical Upcycling of Urban Solid Wastes Prof. ZHANG Shipeng Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Director of RCRE; Member of RiFood and RISUD   Prof. POON Chi Sun Michael Anson Professor in Civil Engineering; Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Director of RCRE; Member of RILS and RISUD Latching-based Smart Control System for Mitigating Ultra-low-frequency Vibrations: Inspired by Wave Energy Converters Prof. ZHU Songye Interim Head and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Leading Member of RIAIoT; Member of RILS, RISE and RISUD Fast-charging Anode-free Sodium Metal Batteries Prof. XU Zheng Long Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering Management Committee Member of RCDSE; Member of RIAM, PRI and RISE Adaptive Freeform Eyeglass for Instant Refractive Control Dr Elie Aymard Jonathan de LESTRANGE-ANGINIEUR Research Fellow, School of Optometry Member of RCSV     Prof. George WOO Emeritus Professor and Senior Advisor, School of Optometry Member of RCSV Silver Medal Safety-assured AI-driven Drone System for Cleaning Building Exteriors Prof. WEN Weisong Assistant Professor, Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering Member of RIAM, RILS, SCRI, RCDSE, RCRE and RCDTT Hydrogel Dressing for Drug-resistant Bacterial Infection via Sonodynamic Therapy Prof. HAO Jianhua Head and Chair Professor of Materials Physics and Devices, Department of Applied Physics Member of PRI, RISE and RISports ProMuki: Wearable Ultrasound Monitoring and Analysing of Muscle Activities for Fitness, Sports and Rehabilitation Prof. ZHENG Yongping Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering; Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering Director of RISA Nanocarbon-coated Conductive Aggregates (NCCA) for Smart, Sustainable Asphalt Pavement Prof. LENG Zhen Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Director of RCRE; Member of RILS and RISUD DermaScan AI Prof. CAI Jing Head and Chair Professor of Medical Physics and Intelligent Oncology, Department of Health Technology and Informatics Management Committee Member of RI-IWEAR and RISA Intelligent Driving Training and Evaluation System for Heavy-duty Trucks Prof. FU Xiaowen Head and Chair Professor of Logistics Engineering, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Management Committee Member of RIAM; Member of SCRI, RCESGA and RCDTT Intelligent Ankle Rehabilitation Robt Prof. ZHANG Dan Chair Professor of Intelligent Robotics and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering Member of RIAM, RIAIoT, RI-IWEAR, RISE and RCTFF FlavoTear — Baicalein: A Novel Disease-Modifying Agent for Dry Eye Disease Prof. DO Chi-wai Associate Professor, School of Optometry Member of RiFood, RISA, RCMI and RCSV Bronze Medal     Oral-motor Assessment and Rehabilitation Mobile App (ORAR App) Dr Winsy WONG Research Assistant Professor, Department of Language Science and Technology Member of RISA Sustainable Long-lasting Rewritable Textiles for On-demand Pattern Customisation Prof. XU Bingang Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles Management Committee Member of RI-IWEAR; Member of RISE, RCRE and RCTFF   Press release: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/media/media-releases/2026/0315_polyu-wins-37-awards-at-51st-international-exhibition-of-inventions-geneva/   Online coverage: China Daily - https://polyu.me/46XOeP5 Hong Kong Economic Times - https://polyu.me/4uwWUpH (subscription required); https://polyu.me/3P27DZ9 Oriental Daily News - https://polyu.me/4bcK6NM; https://polyu.me/4luUe7X Sing Tao Daily 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